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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.16, 2,913.66 and 709.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.16, 2,913.66 and 709.56 is: 1,064.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.16 : 2,913.66 = 709.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.16/2,913.66 = 709.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.16x = 2,913.66 × 709.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.16x = 2,067,416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,416.59/1,942.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.50

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